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Volcanic Wonders: Active Moons and Shifting Planets Unveiled
9/21/2025
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Story summary
- Jupiter's moon Io is the most active moon, featuring hundreds of volcanoes that erupt gases at one ton per second.
- Pluto has a massive ice volcano similar to Yellowstone, indicating geological activity in the outer solar system.
- The solar system orbits the Milky Way at 515,000 mph, completing a full orbit in 230 million years.
- Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere, while Mercury cannot retain heat.
- Uranus spins on its side from a likely massive collision, causing extreme seasonal changes.
